signet ring

American  

noun

1. a finger ring containing a small seal, one's initial, or the like.

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signet ring British  

noun

1. a finger ring bearing a signet

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Etymology

Origin of signet ring

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

Are you wearing a martini glass signet ring?

From Salon • May 1, 2025

He proudly wore the family crest on a signet ring, but he was also mindful that his father had been accused of collaboration with the Nazis and his mother was “a former American exotic dancer.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022

The traditional signet ring gets a modern update courtesy of this astrological line from Talon jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2022

But he still wears a large signet ring with the inscription "Loyal forever" from his military marine unit back home in Ukraine.

From Reuters • Feb. 14, 2022

Her small right hand with the signet ring on the middle finger was stuck out too, but it made no move toward Aron’s hand.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck